Serving as a soldier in the U.S. Army, Sergeant Howell B. Treat received the Medal of Honor for his actions on May 11, 1864 in Buzzard's Roost, Georgia during the Civil War. At the time he was serving with Company I, 52d Ohio Infantry. Treat was 31 years old.
One other service member also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. The medal was presented on August 14, 1894, 30 years after the action.
Treat was born on March 31, 1833 in Painesville, Lake County, Ohio. Treat died on July 21, 1912, at the age of 79. He is buried at Painsville Cemetery in Painesville, Ohio.
Treat is one of 1,525 Medal of Honor recipients from the Civil War and one of 256 credited to Ohio.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Risked his life in saving a wounded comrade.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: American Civil War.
Places
Timeline
- March 31, 1833Born in Painesville, Lake County, Ohio
- May 11, 1864Act of valor — Buzzard's Roost, GeorgiaAge 31. Company I, 52d Ohio Infantry
- August 14, 1894Medal of Honor presented
- July 21, 1912DiedAge 79.
- Resting placePainsville CemeteryPainesville, Ohio
Biography
Howell B. Treat (March 31, 1833 – July 21, 1912) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. He received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Treat's medal was won when he risked his life to save a wounded comrade at Buzzard's Roost on May 11, 1864. He was honored with the award on February 20, 1884. Treat was born in Connecticut. He came to Claridon Twp., Geauga County, Ohio as a baby, and entered service from there. He was buried in Painesville, Ohio.
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